Cisco IPS-4255-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4255 Installation Manual page 85

Chapter 3 Installing the IPS 4260
Connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port and connect the other end to the DB-9 or DB-25
Step 6
connector on your computer.
Attach the network cables to the following interfaces:
Step 7
• GigabitEthernet0/1 (GE 0/1) is the sensing port.
• Management0/0 (MGMT) is the command and control port.
• GigabitEthernetslot_number/port_number through GigabitEthernetslot_number/port_number are
the additional expansion port slots.
SPD indicator
"SPD"
Management and console ports are privileged administrative ports. Connecting them to an untrusted
Caution
network can create security concerns.
Power on the IPS 4260.
Step 8
Initialize the IPS 4260.
Step 9
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CONSOLE
Console
port (RJ-45)
RJ-45 to
DB-9 or DB-25
serial cable
(null-modem)
6
5
4
SPD LNK SPD LNK
CONSOLE GE 0/1 MGMT
Link/ACT indicator
"LINK"
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MGMT
Computer serial port
SPD indicator
Diagnostic
indicators
(for TAC use)
Installing the IPS 4260
DB-9 or DB-25
Link/ACT indicator
System ID
indicator indicator
Status
3-17